Read Right to Left

This month we're talking about manga that is released as a single  volume! Including, but not limited to, short story collections,  anthologies, and one-and-done narratives. Why are these books brought to English, and how well do they do? Are short books able to rival their longer counterparts?  Hear our thoughts!

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

Summer means sports---and it was supposed to mean the start of the Tokyo  2020 Olympics! Fortunately, whilst real-life athletic events have had  to be put on hold, we can still dive into the passionate world of sports  manga. From the recent flux of shonen heavy-hitters, to the original  post-war classics, this fun and diverse genre only seems to grow in  popularity!

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

This month we're celebrating Pride Month by talking about the wide breadth of LGBT manga available in English and otherwise, and how the genre has diversified over time.

Also, in support of the current protests and BLM efforts, please consider supporting some of these important causes:

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

This month we're spotlighting the new-to-print drama Blue Flag! We talk about the good and bad, answer your questions and hopefully encourage YOU to try it. (Please note there are series spoilers after the 25 minute mark)

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

**TIMESTAMPS**

(0:00) Introduction

(2:40) Non-Spoiler Discussion (for those who haven't read the series or are following the print release)

(25:00) Spoiler Discussion (for those who followed the digital or Japanese release)

(51:05) The Ending and LGBT+ representation in the series

(1:33:02) Twitter questions!

(1:33:05) @rinreadsmanga

(1:51:16) @TalesOfColor

(1:52:00) @storiedshelves

(1:57:48) @LumRanmaYasha

(2:03:47) @_Cheeo_

(2:06:21) @BlueNightScoot

(2:06:48) Conclusion and next month's topic! Feel free to leave your questions below! (^^)

This month we're spotlighting the recently-completed drama-thriller-romance Devils' Line! We talk about our favorite characters, the effectiveness of the themes, and why YOU should read it.

CW: pedophilia, rape/sexual assault, gore, child grooming, human experimentation, light BDSM, light body horror, emotional abuse, manipulation, domestic terrorism

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

Whilst the entire world stays inside this month, we're talking about the amazing women of the Year 24 Group!! From Hagio to Aoike, we talk about the incredible impact these mangaka have had on the manga industry  and a few of their titles available in English & in Japanese. Let us know if you're reading any of these titles.

In this podcast we talk about:

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

(0:00) Introduction

(2:03) Who are the Year 24 Group?

(20:18) BOOK DISCUSSION! Year 24 titles available in English:

(20:45) The Rose of Versailles, Riyoko Ikeda

(35:20) Claudine, Riyoko Ikeda (and a little more gushing about TRoV…..)

(45:18) From Eroica with Love, Yasuko Aoike

(52:12) Toward the Terra, Keiko Takemiya (and Andromeda Stories, a lil bit)

(1:08:19) Moto Hagio! A quick overview of her titles in English.

(1:15:53) Otherworld Barbara, Moto Hagio

(1:21:05) They Were Eleven, Moto Hagio

(1:35:14) A, A’, Moto Hagio

(1:36:49) A Drunken Dream and Other Stories, Moto Hagio

(1:38:13) The Heart of Thomas, Moto Hagio (we didn’t get into this one that much! ;o; )

(1:39:06) The Poe Clan, Moto Hagio

(1:44:03) VIEWER QUESTIONS! Question 1 (@allofthemanga): What unlicensed Year 24 manga do you most want licensed in English?

(1:59:14) Question 2 (@MommaLuvsManga): Which Year 24 mangaka or series was your introduction to the group?

(2:03:06) Question 3 (@YmerZahra): Who is your favorite Year 24 artist?

(2:06:57) Conclusion/next month's topic

Welcome to part two of this love extravaganza!! This month is a time for love, so our topic reflects that with romance manga!! We were also super excited to have two very special guests and relative experts on the topic: MommaLuvsManga and ShaeGeeksOut!! Listen to all the ups and downs of fictional romances (and the manga that feature them) in this special Valentine's Day podcast!!❤

Follow our guests on their social media!!

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

This month is a time for love, so our topic reflects that with romance manga!! We were also super excited to have two very special guests and relative experts on the topic: MommaLuvsManga and ShaeGeeksOut!! Listen to all the ups and downs of fictional romances (and the manga that feature them) in this special Valentine's Day podcast!! Also, keep an eye out for part two❤  

Follow our guests on their social media!! 

Aisha at MommaLuvsManga on Youtube, Twitter & Instagram

Shae at ShaeGeeksOut on Youtube, Twitter & Instagram

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

We decided to start the new year (and decade) with the always-controversial topic of digital manga!! Giving insights to the realities of digital publishing, the changing format of reading, and some of our favourite hidden gems, I hope this video is interesting (and informative!!)

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

As 2019 comes to a close, Ray and I decided to talk about our favorite releases for the year. From character drama to supernatural mystery---check out our thoughts!!

Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter

And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter